Your gift helps support our mission to provide a community meeting facility for nonprofit and charitable organizations available for all citizens in Mineola, Wood County and the greater East Texas area.
Since 1977, the Mineola Civic Center has been a community meeting facility for nonprofit and charitable organizations as well as a community facility for individuals, families and businesses of Mineola, Wood County and the greater East Texas area. Now, more than ever, your gifts help support the ongoing work of the civic center.
The Mineola Civic Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and is supported by donations, special events and recreational vehicle space rental income.
Two Funds – Two Avenues of Giving
The Annual Fund of Mineola Civic Center
supports the daily operations of the Civic Center.
This might include splash park maintenance, maintenance of the grounds and facilities, free Wi-Fi for the community or special projects. Donors who make an unrestricted financial gift to this fund become a member of the “Friends of the Mineola Civic Center”.
Click here for additional information about the Annual Fund.
With either fund, gifts can be made in honor of or in memory of a friend, loved one or business associate.
The Mineola Civic Center Endowment Fund
preserves the civic center’s mission for future generations.
A small portion of the annual investment income may be distributed annually for long range major facility repairs and maintenance, replacement of equipment and building systems and secondarily, to provide monies for operating cash shortfalls on a limited basis.
Click here for additional information about the Endowment Fund
Ask your financial advisor or accountant about making a planned gift to the Civic Center.
The civic center staff will mail a card, indicating that a gift was made, to your honoree, or the family, without the gift amount included.
How can I find out if my employer will match my gift?
Many companies match employee contributions up to a certain annual limit. Contact the Human Resources Department of your company for information about their gift-matching policy.
Is my gift to Mineola Civic Center deductible from my income taxes?
Mineola Civic Center is a nonprofit organization and your gifts are deductible to the extent you are able to claim deductions under IRS regulations. You should contact your tax professional before assuming that any gift to any nonprofit organization will be fully deductible on your tax return.
Who should I contact to discuss a major gift opportunity?
Donors considering significant gifts to Mineola Civic Center work with the Manager to match their interests with the civic center’s priorities. Donors may make gifts through pledges paid over a term of years (two- to five-year pledges), through outright gifts of cash or other planned gifts. To learn more contact the Manager at 903.569.6115 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
What are the benefits of giving securities to Mineola Civic Center?
If you have securities that have appreciated in value, giving them to Mineola Civic Center allows you to avoid capital gains taxes while also receiving a tax deduction for your gift. To transfer securities to Mineola Civic Center contact the Manager at 903.569.6115. If you have questions, you may wish to discuss the tax benefits of a gift with your accountant, financial advisor or attorney.
How can I make a gift of securities to Mineola Civic Center?
There are several options for securities. Contact the Manager at 903.569.6115.
What is the Mineola Civic Center, Inc. tax ID number?
EIN: 23-7203021
